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Global lenders warn Pakistan to keep hands off renewable power deals
February 22, 2025
Global lenders warn Pakistan to keep hands off renewable power deals
ISLAMABAD: A warning has been issued to Pakistan’s government by a coalition of top international lenders, cautioning that its move…
Measures to broaden tax base eased exchequer’s burden: FinMin Aurangzeb
February 22, 2025
Measures to broaden tax base eased exchequer’s burden: FinMin Aurangzeb
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Saturday that the government’s move to expand the tax base reduced the burden on…
IMF missions due in Islamabad for climate finance, EFF review
February 22, 2025
IMF missions due in Islamabad for climate finance, EFF review
ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has confirmed that two of its missions will visit Pakistan in the next two…
SECP reports record-breaking company registrations in January 2025
February 22, 2025
SECP reports record-breaking company registrations in January 2025
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has documented 3,442 new company registrations in January 2025, marking a significant…
Inflation rises by 0.27pc week ahead of Ramazan
February 22, 2025
Inflation rises by 0.27pc week ahead of Ramazan
ISLAMABAD: Inflation continues to rise in the country, with prices increasing ahead of the holy month of Ramazan. According to…
Govt’s quick fix: Subsidised sugar stalls to be set up for Ramzan
February 22, 2025
Govt’s quick fix: Subsidised sugar stalls to be set up for Ramzan
ISLAMABAD: Rather than tackling the rising sugar prices that have put a strain on consumers across the country, the government…
Chicken prices skyrocket in Karachi, likely to hit Rs800/kg in Ramazan
February 22, 2025
Chicken prices skyrocket in Karachi, likely to hit Rs800/kg in Ramazan
The price of chicken meat in Karachi has surged once again, making it difficult for shopkeepers to sell at the…
Price of gold in Pakistan increases again
February 22, 2025
Price of gold in Pakistan increases again
The price of gold in Pakistan bounced back again on Saturday, reflecting global market trends. In the local market, the…
Hackers steal $1.5 billion in digital currency
February 22, 2025
Hackers steal $1.5 billion in digital currency
Dubai-based exchange Bybit has confirmed hackers extracted $1.5 billion worth of Ethereum from its digital wallets, marking what appears to…
PM sets ambitious $60 billion export target for Pakistan over next five years
February 21, 2025
PM sets ambitious $60 billion export target for Pakistan over next five years
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed the development of a comprehensive strategy to boost Pakistan’s exports, setting a target…